the spirit came upon Amasai] Heb. the spirit clothed Amasai. So Judg. 6. 34.
the spirit] The spirit of the LORD: or, a spirit of courage, which put a kinde of life into him, and made him speak with such courage as he did.
peace, &c.] An ordinary form of salutation, 1 Samuel 25:6.
made them captains] Or, set them among the captains of his band.